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JLPT N2 Grammar

一方

N2Contrast / Concession

N2 · Contrast / Concession · plain form + 一方

on one hand; while

plain form + 一方

一方 contrasts two parallel aspects, or can show a change continuing in one direction.

The contrast use often pairs with another aspect.

この仕事は大変な一方、学べることも多いです。

This job is hard, while there is also a lot to learn.

Distinguish the contrast use from the one-direction change use.

Memorize “plain form + 一方” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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